This class is a celebration of the freedom of expression, which is truly natural for everyone, through an active exploration of theatre scenes. We will focus on the foundations of acting with an emphasis on partner connection and active play, which fosters strength and freedom in day-to-day communication. We will delve into scenes with dialogue between participants and/or monologues, depending on what participants wish to do. Participants will be guided in vocal and breath exercises as well as improv and theatre games to support their scene work and to dissolve any sense of limitation - (and it's just plain fun). Participants will come away having experienced the joy of bringing a scene to life, communicating, and moving freely.
Absolutely no experience necessary!
Meet your Instructor
Monica Kenyon
Monica Kenyon is an actress, singer, and dancer originally from Vancouver and then Newfoundland, Canada, who grew up in the Delta of Mississippi and graduated with high honors in Theatre from Wesleyan University in Connecticut. Monica has worked as an actress in theatre, film, and television. Theatre roles include “Into the Woods” (Witch), “The Immigrant” (Leah), “Year With Frog and Toad”, “Mack and Mabel”, “Grease”, “Waiting for Lefty”, and touring in the national tour of “Camelot” with Michael York. Her onscreen roles include The Hill with Dennis Quaid, High Expectations with Kelsey Grammer, “Same Kind of Different As Me” with Greg Kinnear, NCIS: New Orleans, Doom Patrol, Vampire Diaries, Ravenswood, Heroes, and she played Miss Fairweather in Power Rangers: Lightspeed Rescue. Her husband, George, created the web series, Joe and Buzz, which they both starred in along with their friend Coby. Monica has sung at many events, including the commissioning of the JOHN C STENNIS aircraft carrier and the National Red Cross Ball. She also sings Christmas carols with the a cappella quartet Like the Dickens in Atlanta. Monica loves how music and storytelling can bring people together. She continues to take classes and adores teaching.